4 Days Desert Tour from Fez to Marrakech

If you're looking for a top-notch way to immerse yourself in Morocco's beauty and culture, consider the 4 Days Desert Tour from Fez to Marrakech via Erg Chebbi Dunes. The 4 days desert tour from Marrakech to Fez offers a range of activities, from observing Barbary Macac monkeys in the cedar forest of Azrou to mingling with Sahara nomads, strolling through the bustling donkey market in Risani, trekking in the breathtaking Dades Valley or Todra Gorges, and much more. The best part is, you'll have more time to explore these locations and less time driving. All in all, this tour provides an excellent opportunity to savor the essence of Morocco. Book your Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour via Erg Chebbi Dunes today!

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Duration
4 Days
Shared Group Size
8 pax
Service Level
Standard
Start Location
Fes
End Location
Marrakesh

Fes to Merzouga Desert

At 8:00 a.m your driver will pick you up, start your 4 days desert tour from Fez to Marrakech, travel south toward Merzouga Sahara Desert in Ifrane, where the houses have sloping roofs, remarkable and unusual in Morocco, also know as little Swizerland. A 15min stop to stretch your legs, drink a cup of coffee. We continue south cross the majestic Middle Atlas and stop for a while to observe the Barbary apes in the Aok and the cedar forest. Afterwards we will continue to Midelt for lunch (the 'apple city'), relishing the nearby Moulouya River. Later on we will continue to the Sahara Desert over the Tizi n'Talghamt pass (1907) and into the Ziz Valley, known for its hidden oases and palm tree clusters on the Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour via Erg Chebbi. Along the road, you will see many fortified houses known as ksars—built to protect precious wares, including gold, salt, and spices, to Erfoud and into the Sahara desert. Erfoud is famous for its fossil finds worked into beautiful artifacts, in which you can feel the beginning of the Saharan oasis of Tafilalet and its immense arid plateaus. You will stop in one of the cafes in Erfoud to stretch your legs, use the bathrooms before heading to the Sahara Desert.

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Accommodation:Pueblo Touareg (or similar)
Meals included:dinner
Transportation:Private Car | Camel ride
    • Sandboarding
      10 € per personDuration: 1h

      Hire a sandboard and experience the thrills and spills of sandboarding the massive dunes.

    • 4x4 to The Camp
      free

      If the camel ride is not for you, you have the option to go to and return from the camp by 4×4.

    Merzouga Sightseeing Tour

    Wake up for Sunrise lovely pictures, and Breakfast in open air. The rest of the day is dedicated to explore the desert region and the marvel Erg Chebbi dunes on the Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour via Erg Chebbi. We will circuit the desert dunes, where you will have the opportunity to see the the nomad's way of life and the amazing changing contrasts of the of the desert. Rissani is very interesting to visit because of its cultural diversity of Berber, Arab and desert communities, all recognizable and differentiated by their clothing style and colors worn. Also well known for its market, or souk. As a former caravan center, Rissani remains a major commercial center in the region. The Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif (one of the founders of the Alaouite dynasty) could be a part of your exploration. At the afternoon we will drive to back into the desert. Dinner and overnight in a hotel at the foothills of Erg Chebbi Sahara Dunes.

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    Accommodation:Dar Hassan (or similar)
    Meals included:breakfast | dinner
    Transportation:Private Car
    • Dunes Tour
      Duration: 4h

      Explore the surrounding areas of the marvel Erg Chebbi, visit the spectacular lake of Merzouga for spotting many desert birds. Drive off road to

    • Visit Rissani
      freeDuration: 30min

      Stop at Risani to visit Donkey parking, Sheep and animal market, Date market, grains market, Berber Pharmacy and others.  Get in a capsule to get

    • Quad Biking
      75 € per personDuration: 2h

      Admire the spectacular contrasts between the arid lands of the plateaus, ride quads to enjoy the magnificent views of the Atlas Mountains and the

    Erg Chebbi Dunes in Merzouga to Dades Gorge

    After breakfast in the hotel we will make your way to the Oasis town of Tinerhir before reaching the 984 feet (300 m) deep Todra Gorge. You will have time to explore the gorge with a local guide and relax in the cool water of the shallow Todra River for lunch. Leave Tinghir behind and drive to Dades Valley. Upon arrival to Boumalne Dades, we will deviate into a secondary road heading up to Dades gorges;The area is known for the stunning rock formation and the kasbahs along the gorge. It's one of the most scenic drives in the world. If you're interested in desert tours, we highly recommend the Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour via Erg Chebbi, which offers an unforgettable experience in the Sahara desert. Dinner and overnight in a Hotel.

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    Accommodation:Riad Rihana Tamlalte (or similar)
    Meals included:breakfast | dinner
    Transportation:Private Car
    • Todra Gorge Guided Walk

      Embark in a guided walk in Todra valley and Gorge to stretch your legs and get a glimpse of a daily life in berber villages.

      Dades Gorge - Marrakech

      After breakfast, we will take a short walk in the gorges before we continue our morocco desert tour from fes to Marrakech. We highly recommend the Fes to Marrakech Desert Tour via Erg Chebbi if you're looking for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure in the Sahara desert. We will follow the Dades Valley to arrive to Kelaa M'Gouna known for its Festival of Roses, here you can see extensively cultivated farmland bordered with fragrant rose bushes. Continue driving toward Skoura via the road of 1000 Kasbahs. The town of Skoura houses a number of impressive kasbahs, we will visit the most imposing one, the 17th century Amridil Kasbah — a masterpiece that had been printed in the country's 50 Dirham note. Skoura is one of Morocco’s beautiful oases, we will visit the palmery gardens and enjoy the abundance of its nature. Upon Arrival to Ouarzazate a gateway to the Sahara Desert made popular by the film industry. Possibility to join a studio tour and discover how the nearby desert landscapes have been featured in many films, have lunch in one of the local restaurants. After lunch we will travel to the nearby town Ait Benhadou village. We will have time to explore the famous protected UNESCO site with a local guide, which is the nest of many films like the Gladiator, lawrance of Arabia and much more. At the end of the afternoon, we will head north to Marrakech over the Tizi n Tichka Pass 2260m , with several stops on the way to admire the panoramic views of the High Atlas. We arrive in Marrakech. Your Sahara Desert Adventure tour from Fes comes to an end. Around 18h00 you will be dropped off in your Riad/Hotel or at the nearest parking lot to it.

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      Meals included:breakfast
      Transportation:Private Car
      • Ait Ben Haddou
        Duration: 1h

        Go on a walk with a local guide crossing the river to the other side to discover The Ksar and climb to the top of the hill through the alleys of

      • Amredil Kasbah
        Duration: 30min

        Visit Amredil Kasbah with a local guide. The kasbah has been beautifully restored and is well worth visiting; constructed entirely of adobe, an excellent building material – keeps room temperature, due to the thickness of the walls.

      • Film Studio
        8 € per personDuration: 30min

        Join a film studio tour and visit the cinema Musuem to learn more about the filmmaking process and the history of the area.

      • Taourirt Kasbah
        5 € per personDuration: 30min

        Take a guided tour of the historic structure to explore its endless chambers and stairwells, discover the carvings and decor of the palace interi

      What's Included

      • Transport in a private air-conditioned Toyota Prado TX or Deluxe Van and fuel
      • Englisch driver/guide with knowledge and experience
      • Accommodation in air-conditioned rooms/suites with private bathroom
      • Dinner & Brekafast are daily included
      • Vegetarian and vegan options available
      • A camel ride of about an hour – an hour & a half with a guide
      • Option to drive to and return from the camp in a 4×4
      • Free time to explore the sites such as Ait Ben Haddou, Ounila Valley, Kasbah Amredhil in Skoura, for walks, photos, and tea/coffee breaks
      • The opportunity to ask the driver to stop when and where you wish
      • Local guides in Todra Gorge, Amredile Kasbah, Ait Benhaddou & Telouet Kasbahs
      • Flexible and customized stops
      • Forced shopping free tour.
      • Lunch
      • Drinks
      • Extras